Tejpratap's party's candidate assaulted: Arun Kumar Yadav says, 'I was beaten up in Patna MLA's flat'

In a complaint filed with the police, Arun Kumar stated, “I was staying in an MLA flat in connection with the ticket. Late Monday night, some people broke down my flat’s door and entered. Everyone had a pistol in their hands. They looted my documents, watch, Aadhar card, ATM card, and 50,000 rupees cash kept nearby. Other people with me in the flat were also beaten. They even hit us with a rolling pin.”

Arun Kumar added that “after the beating, as the attackers were leaving, they started mentioning RJD spokesperson Shakti Yadav’s name. They stayed inside the flat for about 15 to 20 minutes.”

The flat where Arun Kumar and his supporters were staying is not allotted in anyone’s name. The attack reportedly occurred around 3 AM on Monday. The armed intruders first held them hostage, then assaulted them, and also recorded a video of the incident.

Tejpratap Yadav is the national president of Janata Janshakti Dal. He was expelled from the RJD on May 25, 2025. Following this, on July 26, he announced that he would contest as an independent candidate from the Mahua seat.

In 2024, he registered Janata Janshakti Dal with the Election Commission under his own name. On August 5, he formed a new political alliance, marking his preparations for a political journey separate from his family.

Tejpratap recently shared the party’s poster on his X handle. He is referred to as the national president, and the poster features images of Mahatma Gandhi, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar, Karpoori Thakur, Rammanohar Lohia, and JP Narayan. Notably, it does not include photos of his father Lalu Yadav or mother Rabri Devi. The party’s election symbol is a blackboard.

This marks Tejpratap’s first electoral contest with his new party and alliance. However, the party currently lacks a voter base, and its leaders do not enjoy significant public support